composite helmets index

INDIA

A Fiberglass helmet, a copy of Israeli, Chinese and South Korean helmets.

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Photographs supplied by
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Model 1974 helmet.

"It is made from fiberglass so I suppose it is a composite helmet of sorts. The interior features a nylon suspension liner and is lined with green plastic. A neck flap is attached to the liner and features a buckle chinstrap along with a set of ear flaps. The masking tape around the outside edge is there to cover the liner stitching, as this is sewn directly to the helmet shell."

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Photographs supplied by
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MKU MKH/PA-1

MKU is an Indian manufacturer (see their website )
They claim to have widespread international sales. Neither this model nor the one following are shown on their current website and may be considered obsolete models no longer in production.

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Photographs supplied by
GREG PICKERSGILL

 

MKU - specific model unknown. dated 2008.

This helmet is similar to the MKU shown immediately above - the shell and liner may be identical. The essential difference may simply be the chinstrap.

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The liner is the same construction as the model above, most elements being held together with velcro. The net liner can be peeled open as shown in the previous entry.

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Note different chinstrap; a split chinpiece and no plastic chincup, and a completely different catch, a slab-type slide-in clip similar to that used on the Polish wz.2005 

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This model is tagged as 'Black' on the label, but this abrasion mark indicates it may actually be a black paint over a green moulding.

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Details of chinstrap catch/

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The chinstrap clip has an unusual leather covering, probably essential for comfort as it lies on the cheek of the wearer. The cover is held closed with velcro strips (see three photographs above). The catch is not at all easy to release without undoing the leather cover first. This may be a design flaw.

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Photographs supplied by
GREG PICKERSGILL